As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, the role of the Team Leader is to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of Trinity House.

In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £14.74 – 14.94 per hour

Location: Trinity House, 15 Kilrea Road, Garvagh , BT51 5LP

Essential Criteria:

Experience of contributing to a care plan
A good understanding of adults who require care
A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3.
Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systems
A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs.
Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date.
Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
Must maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council register

All applicants must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

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